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Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Soloing (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Playing Chords On The Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers
September 12, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Soloing (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Playing Chords On The Double Bass

In this video I talk you though my approach to playing chords and teach you to my composition ‘Out of Focus’ which is featured at the start.

Geoff Chalmers
September 10, 2016
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz)

‘G Minor 6 Blues’ - Jazz Play-Along Double Bass Study Piece

Geoff Chalmers
September 10, 2016
Jazz Standards and Performances (jazz), Walking Bass Lines (jazz)
‘G Minor 6 Blues’ - Jazz Play-Along Double Bass Study Piece

 ‘G Minor 6 Blues’ is a study piece for jazz double bassists. 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 10, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz)

Two Questions About Thumb Position

Geoff Chalmers
September 10, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz)
Two Questions About Thumb Position

In this lesson I answer two questions about double bass thumb position technique.

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Ghost Notes And Slapped Notes To Make Your Bass Playing Groove!

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Ghost Notes And Slapped Notes To Make Your Bass Playing Groove!

This double bass lesson teaches ‘ghost notes’ and ‘slapped notes’.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Scales (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Unlock The Fingerboard! Double Bass Neck Heel Method For Great Tuning

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Scales (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Unlock The Fingerboard! Double Bass Neck Heel Method For Great Tuning

Learning how to use the neck heel will help you to unlock the fingerboard and improve your tuning on the double bass. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Double Bass Right Hand Technique Lesson

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Double Bass Right Hand Technique Lesson

Right hand technique double bass lesson by Geoff Chalmers. 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (classical), Double Bass Gear (jazz)

Standing Posture & Setting Double Bass Height

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (classical), Double Bass Gear (jazz)
Standing Posture & Setting Double Bass Height

Learn how to play the double bass with perfect posture. 

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Double Bass Right Hand Exercises. Improve Your Time And Tone

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Double Bass Right Hand Exercises. Improve Your Time And Tone

Upright bass right hand technique lesson by Geoff Chalmers of Discover Double Bass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)

Hammers Ons & Pull Offs. Articulations For Double Bass

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Left Hand Technique (jazz), Beginners (jazz)
Hammers Ons & Pull Offs. Articulations For Double Bass

Adding in a full range of articulations can really help bring your bass lines and solos to life. 

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)

Essential Right Hand Techniques for Jazz Bassists

Geoff Chalmers
September 9, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Right Hand Technique (jazz)
Essential Right Hand Techniques for Jazz Bassists

In this video Lesson I teach you what I consider to be the most overlooked aspect of jazz pizzicato technique, the use of arm weight.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
September 7, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)

Double Bass Left Hand Technique Lesson

Geoff Chalmers
September 7, 2016
Beginners (jazz), Left Hand Technique (jazz)
Double Bass Left Hand Technique Lesson

Left hand technique video lesson for double bass.

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